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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,090.02 and 652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,090.02 and 652.58 is: 973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,090.02 = 652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,090.02 = 652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,090.02 × 652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 711,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,325.25/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.84

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